The freshman representative pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal counts.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been indicted on 13 criminal counts, including seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds and two counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York said Wednesday.
The embattled congressman, who was taken into custody Wednesday on Long Island, New York, pleaded not guilty on all counts at his arraignment then was released on bond.
Speaking to reporters outside the Long Island federal courthouse following his arraignment, Santos said that he will not resign from Congress as a result of his indictment.
"I'm going to fight my battle," Santos said. "I'm going to deliver. I'm going to fight the witch hunt. I'm going to take care of clearing my name and I look forward to doing that."
Ryan Harris, a federal prosecutor speaking on behalf of the government, laid out the conditions of Santos' bond, which defense counsel had agreed to as "something palatable for both of us."
Among the conditions, Santos can travel within the continental U.S. -- but must notify pretrial services before doing so.
He can travel freely within and between New York City, Long Island, and Washington, D.C.
A spokesperson for the Eastern District of New York confirmed that Santos will not be required to wear an ankle monitor.
Santos' next hearing is scheduled for June 30.
-ABC News' Olivia Rubin and Lucien Bruggeman
Santos will be released on $500,000 bond now that his arraignment has concluded.
At his arraignment, where he pleaded not guilty, Magistrate Judge Anne Shields read a summary of the charges against Santos and notified him of his rights -- to which Santos replied, "Yes, ma'am."
Santos confirmed that he had read the indictment and had consulted with his attorney.
Before the hearing began, Santos' attorney, Joe Murray, told a group of reporters that Santos was feeling "good" and was looking forward to the hearing, where he was "finally going to get to address the allegations."
-ABC News' Olivia Rubin and Lucien Bruggeman
Santos has pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment at the Long Island federal courthouse.
